Where Anthony Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Anthony Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56548, 56510. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anthony Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Anthony Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Anthony Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Anthony Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.1%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 15 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Anthony Township, and more people treating it
37.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Anthony Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Anthony Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Minnesota figure falls outside Anthony Township’s likely range; Anthony Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56548, 56510, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Anthony Township adults…
Anthony Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Anthony Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Anthony Township
No hospital or community health center in Anthony Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Anthony Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Anthony Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Anthony Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Anthony Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Anthony Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hegne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Halstad Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Good Hope Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant View Township | — | — | — | — |
Hegne Township, Halstad Township, Good Hope Township and Pleasant View Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anthony Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Anthony Township
Why doesn’t Anthony Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Anthony Township.
What hospital is closest to Anthony Township?
Essentia Health Ada in Ada, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Anthony Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anthony Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.